Scotland Politics

In the last 2 hours

Anas Sarwar mocked as he 'accidentally' votes with Scottish Tories at Holyrood The National, Scotland08:29

John Swinney: There is 'strong argument' for child social media ban STV08:08

In the last 4 hours

SNP’s Scottish Budget is a lost opportunity - Ian Murray Edinburgh Evening News07:02

In the last 6 hours

Alasdair Clark: Scots will regret SNP cut to cash tackling alcohol and drugs harm Dundee Courier, Scotland06:03

'Fundamental risk to life' MSP to urge Swinney to criminalise sexual choking The Scottish Herald06:00

Lesley Riddoch: Why Labour's offer of Scottish Andy Burnhams is not what we need The National, Scotland05:47

SNP Budget to create wind farm 'supply chain to benefit Scotland for decades' The National, Scotland05:47

Scottish Labour vote share 'worsening', analysis of council by-elections finds The National, Scotland05:47

Whisky sales in Westminster gift shop 'plummet' after duty on spirits is hiked Daily Record04:44

Earlier today

Jenny Gilruth left humiliated as teacher numbers fall since SNP's 2021 manifesto promise to… Scottish Daily Express01:20

Priced: Bpce JPY40bn 4NC3 / JPY 6NC5 / JPY 11NC10 SNP Samurai International Financing Review01:09

Scottish Greens propose 'Hydro tax' as Glasgow gig venue singled out for new levy Scottish Daily Express00:09

Yesterday

Outcry as SNP unveils soft-touch 'Charter of Rights' for drug users MailOnline22:37 11-Dec-24

Swinney: I'd consider Australia-style ban on social media use for teenagers under the age of 16 MailOnline22:26 11-Dec-24

Scotland to follow UK under-18 puberty blocker ban BBC19:34 11-Dec-24

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary maternity unit at centre of 'whistleblowing concerns' Edinburgh Evening News19:01 11-Dec-24

The SNP can’t suggest we use our second votes for a different party The National, Scotland18:55 11-Dec-24

Wee Ginger Dug: What happens to Anas Sarwar as UK Labour plan sweeping budget cuts? The National, Scotland18:38 11-Dec-24

Reform appear on Question Time three times more than SNP since election The National, Scotland18:04 11-Dec-24

Scottish Tories laugh about demonising asylum seekers in whole new low The National, Scotland18:04 11-Dec-24

Edinburgh council future: SNP claims Labour cannot run the city with just 10 councillors Edinburgh Evening News18:03 11-Dec-24

MSPs vote to spend £2m on free buses for asylum seekers despite Tory calls to stop 'woke'… Scottish Daily Express17:52 11-Dec-24

MSPs overwhelming reject Tories' 'unacceptable' Holyrood motion on asylum seekers The National, Scotland17:43 11-Dec-24

Greens challenge Labour attacks on gender affirming care Scottish Greens (Press Release)17:14 11-Dec-24

Is the SNP set to embrace public sector reform in pursuit of a 'leaner' government? The Scottish Herald17:10 11-Dec-24

SNP axe funding to improve bus services in Scotland amid £2m asylum seekers boost Scottish Daily Express17:01 11-Dec-24

John Swinney considering social media ban for under 16s Holyrood Magazine16:49 11-Dec-24

John Swinney said community food project is 'manna from heaven' Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:48 11-Dec-24

Green secure dozens of changes to Gaelic and Scots bill Scottish Greens (Press Release)16:43 11-Dec-24

SNP's NHS funding failures led to mothers and babies coming to harm at Scots hospital Scottish Daily Express16:42 11-Dec-24

BASC continues to support Police Scotland through training Politics.co.uk16:42 11-Dec-24

Nanny state John Swinney urges Sir Keir Starmer to consider banning social media for under-16s Scottish Daily Express16:31 11-Dec-24

John Swinney says Scotland must make 'urgent progress' in tackling drug deaths Daily Record16:30 11-Dec-24

Falkirk Council: School week cut unlikely to go ahead The Falkirk Herald16:14 11-Dec-24

Scottish Tories attack baby box as 'SNP waste' that should be scrapped The National, Scotland16:02 11-Dec-24

John Swinney did not discuss Donald Trump's 'policy agenda' during phone call Daily Record15:50 11-Dec-24

Nat actor Alan Cumming blasts 'bubble of Englishness' in popular Scots theatre Scottish Daily Express15:40 11-Dec-24

Exclusive: Alex Salmond’s niece targets Banff and Buchan election return for Alba The Press and Journal15:31 11-Dec-24

Shona Robison tears into Scottish Tories' 'Farage-esque attack' on asylum seekers The National, Scotland15:21 11-Dec-24

SNP's tourist tax in the Highlands branded 'a shameful levy on the sick' as heavily pregnant… Scottish Daily Express14:59 11-Dec-24

First Minister John Swinney 'troubled' by Tory debate on asylum seekers The Scottish Herald14:33 11-Dec-24

John Swinney backs decriminalising drugs in Scotland in bid to curb deaths Scottish Daily Express14:08 11-Dec-24

John Swinney slams Tory debate on free bus travel for asylum seekers in Scotland Daily Record14:08 11-Dec-24

Tories apologise over library closure confusion BBC13:56 11-Dec-24

Ecocide bill to jail major polluters to be presented to Scottish Government The National, Scotland13:54 11-Dec-24

Anas Sarwar unable to rule out Labour receiving previous Cammy Day alleged behaviour complaints The Scotsman13:46 11-Dec-24

No discussion with Trump on his ‘policy agenda’ during call, says Swinney Belfast Telegraph13:22 11-Dec-24

Is Humza Yousaf picking a fight with GB News? The Spectator12:57 11-Dec-24

Swinney considers calls for child social media ban BBC12:48 11-Dec-24

Nigel Farage 'only winner' as PMQs dominated by immigration clash The National, Scotland12:28 11-Dec-24

Scottish Labour peer apologises after saying 'to hell with the bishop' in House of Lords Daily Record12:17 11-Dec-24

Scotland's drug problems can only be addressed with a national reboot The National, Scotland12:08 11-Dec-24

Scotland must follow New Zealand in ending greyhound racing Scottish Greens (Press Release)11:29 11-Dec-24

Should Scotland introduce a ban on social media for under 16s? Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:08 11-Dec-24

Secretive SNP Government finally publishes Neil Gray footballing minutes but 'glaring' gaps… Scottish Daily Express10:55 11-Dec-24

Scotland to follow Australia and 'consider' social media ban for under 16s Yahoo! UK & Ireland10:48 11-Dec-24

Scottish Budget announcements do little to ease fiscal drag Glasgow Chamber of Commerce10:32 11-Dec-24

Scots Tories accused of 'typical nasty politics' after demanding refugees pay for bus fares Daily Record10:05 11-Dec-24

Donald Trump showed 'enthusiasm' for Scotland visit on phone call, says John Swinney The National, Scotland10:01 11-Dec-24

Conservatives accuse Perth and Kinross councillors of "shirking" duties over committee… Daily Record09:54 11-Dec-24

Reality bites for SNP as voting analysis pours cold water on outlier Holyrood poll Scottish Daily Express09:34 11-Dec-24

Scotland’s First Minister urged to review government’s support for space sector after Orbex decision to shelve… Northern Times, Scotland09:25 11-Dec-24

Scottish Labour slammed as zero MPs take part in debate on Scotland's energy The National, Scotland08:54 11-Dec-24

Scotland must plan for a future without nuclear energy Scottish Greens (Press Release)07:45 11-Dec-24

Churches call on MSPs to back free bus travel for asylum seekers The Scottish Herald07:15 11-Dec-24

The past is catching up with SNP after 17 years - Alex Cole-Hamilton Edinburgh Evening News07:01 11-Dec-24

'Show a sense of urgency' Gilruth warned of inaction on 'unlawful Asn exclusions' The Scottish Herald05:33 11-Dec-24

Seamus Logan: It’s not sleigh bells that are ringing for Anas Sarwar The National, Scotland05:01 11-Dec-24

Caitlin Logan: Russell Findlay broke irony meter with his criticism of media The National, Scotland05:01 11-Dec-24

Torness nuclear power plant 'needs long-term green transition plan to protect 700 jobs' Daily Record04:28 11-Dec-24

Outrage as SNP Ministers 'squander' £167k on defending failed deposit return scheme in £170m… Scottish Daily Express01:15 11-Dec-24

John Swinney to auction Christmas card picture to help children’s charity Evening Standard00:07 11-Dec-24

'Warped' SNP to spend more on asylum seekers than pensioners amid free bus row Scottish Daily Express00:04 11-Dec-24

In the last 7 days

Euan Mccolm: Sarwar wants to be our next First Minister - now might be a good time for him to… MailOnline22:44 10-Dec-24

SNP's lesson in incompetence MailOnline22:06 10-Dec-24

Scottish Greens welcome SNP U-turn on double jobs Scottish Greens (Press Release)20:43 10-Dec-24

Human Rights Day: Human rights must be at the heart of decision making in Scotland Scottish Greens (Press Release)20:43 10-Dec-24

Donald Trump calls John Swinney to discuss their 'economic ties' Daily Record20:16 10-Dec-24

First Minster John Swinney holds call with Donald Trump STV20:01 10-Dec-24

John Swinney speaks to Donald Trump for first time since US election The Scottish Herald19:53 10-Dec-24

Swinney has 'positive' phone talks with Trump BBC19:32 10-Dec-24

There is clearly something very wrong with the Labour Party in Scotland The National, Scotland19:22 10-Dec-24

John Swinney holds 'introductory call' with Donald Trump The National, Scotland19:22 10-Dec-24

Defeatist claims about the SNP won’t help boost independence support The National, Scotland19:12 10-Dec-24

Lillian Jones MP: 'Budget is an issue for the NHS' Cumnock Chronicle18:59 10-Dec-24

Russell Findlay's claim the SNP are anti-media made me laugh The National, Scotland18:41 10-Dec-24

North Ayrshire Council leader warns of tough decisions ahead to balance books Irvine Times18:32 10-Dec-24

Scottish Greens urge Flamingo Land to drop Loch Lomond resort appeal The National, Scotland18:20 10-Dec-24

'Total chaos' as Scottish Tories admit embarrassing U-turn on library closures The National, Scotland18:20 10-Dec-24

How SNP has used our money to create ‘client state’ of public sector workers and benefit… The Scotsman18:03 10-Dec-24

SNP regurgitating broken promises as patient flight from NHS creates two-tier healthcare The Scotsman18:03 10-Dec-24

Water body boss departure cost public purse £105k BBC17:40 10-Dec-24

Calls made for Alex Salmond public inquiry to 'restore faith' in Scotland's governance Scottish Daily Express16:47 10-Dec-24

Communists query Scottish government's anti-Belarus lobbying Morning Star16:39 10-Dec-24

Sick Scots claiming benefits and staying off work longer under the SNP adding huge pressure to… Scottish Daily Express16:16 10-Dec-24

New multi-million government funding to make Scotland world-leading start-up hub Holyrood Magazine16:11 10-Dec-24

Flamingo Land must accept defeat on Loch Lomond, say Scottish Greens Morning Star16:08 10-Dec-24

Humza Yousaf 'considering options' against GB News after 'anti-Muslim hate' report The National, Scotland15:58 10-Dec-24

Football matches attended by Government officials: FOI release The Scottish Government15:37 10-Dec-24

Jenny Gilruth backs down over £145.5m for maintaining teacher numbers in new deal with Scottish … The Scotsman15:09 10-Dec-24

SNP Government 'discussing grant' to restart Scotland to Europe ferry link The National, Scotland15:07 10-Dec-24

SNP sends Scotland's educational system 'into decline' as teacher numbers plummet and kids… Scottish Daily Express15:05 10-Dec-24

Magazine rapped over ‘man who claims to be a woman’ Sturgeon interview reference Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:58 10-Dec-24

The Spectator breached press code in article on Nicola Sturgeon, Ipso finds The National, Scotland14:46 10-Dec-24

Ricky Bell: hard-pressed citizens will suffer most from Labour’s recklessness Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:37 10-Dec-24

More Scots trapped in hospital than ever before under the SNP despite delayed discharge… Scottish Daily Express13:54 10-Dec-24

Spreads set/Fpg for Bpce multi-tranche SP / SNP Samurai International Financing Review13:49 10-Dec-24

SNP schools shame: Two in five pupils in Scotland's secondary schools are persistently absent… MailOnline13:47 10-Dec-24

Teacher numbers hit three year low while pupil persistence absence rates soar The Scottish Herald12:34 10-Dec-24

Palestine Action shut down an Israel-supplying arms company & exposed SNP complicity, too The Canary12:33 10-Dec-24

SNP 'shamed' over 'scandalously' high levels of drug deaths as Ministers cut funding for… Scottish Daily Express12:13 10-Dec-24

Lanarkshire politicians clash over Scottish Government’s latest Budget Daily Record12:12 10-Dec-24

Thomas Kerr: SNP made the wrong choices in Scottish Budget Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:55 10-Dec-24

SNP Government urges Scots councils to end row over teacher numbers and accept Budget cash Daily Record11:31 10-Dec-24

'Wasting money': The push to axe £2m plans to re-introduce free bus travel for asylum seekers The Scotsman11:05 10-Dec-24

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